Juliet Edward Gustave, 38, is accused of dousing his Fremont Street home with gasoline with five family members inside at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday. The incident happened after a fight about a family Christening.

"(Wife) Daphne was attempting to impress friends and family with a large and expensive Christening," prosecutors said Gustave told investigators.

Gustave's wife, Daphne Larivaux, called 911. Gustave left the scene, but was later arrested.

In addition to the arson and five attempted murder charges, Gustave was charged with vandalism with a noxious/filthy substance.

Gustave told investigators he did not intend to set the house on fire, just make the chairs dirty.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

Gustave was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing. He will return to court on Oct. 15.